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Ploenske Family History

Ploenske Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Plonski, Plonsky, Plenge, Plotnik, Plansky, Ploski, Leske, Pieske

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Where is the Ploenske family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ploenske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ploenske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ploenske. 100% of Ploenske men worked as a Proprietor.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Ploenske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Ploenske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ploenske census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Ploenske. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Ploenske. For the veterans among your Ploenske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ploenske lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Ploenske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ploenske in 1964 was 55, and 83 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ploenske ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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